End clap for Andrés Iniesta
That’s it, it’s over. At just 40 years old, Andrés Iniesta will officially retire from sports. The former living legend of FC Barcelona had been without a club since a final visit to the United Arab Emirates. A few weeks ago, the Spanish world champion said he wanted to take time to think. And evaluate the different options available to him. Alas, we will not see Don Andrés on the field again. As explained Relief this Tuesday, a very special moment is being prepared for next October 8, in a week to the day. A sort of ceremony during which Iniesta will receive the tribute he deserves. And after?
Towards a comeback at Barça, on the bench?
In the space of 674 official matches, Andrés Iniesta has won everything with Barça: 4 Champions League, 3 Club World Cups, 9 Leagues, 3 European Super Cups, 6 Copa del Rey and 7 Spanish Super Cups, excuse me a little. With Xavi, then Sergio Busquets, he formed the dream midfielder of the Blaugranas between 2002 and 2018. Now, we are impatiently waiting to know if the 71 meter tall elf will stay in the world of football, or not.
Not long ago, the man who passed through Japan confided that he wanted to obtain his coaching diplomas. Will he take over from Hansi Flick at FC Barcelona? It is still far too early to say, the German technician having just settled in Spain this summer. And enjoying, until then, a very positive balance sheet. But it is all but impossible to see Andrés Iniesta taking charge of a youth team. At least, at first.
